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Krystowczyk Get in Line 2017
Krystowczyk Get in Line 2017
and balancing, can give kiln users calculable Case study: situation ‘as found’ on described rotary kiln.
benefits. This service, if performed wholly and
comprehensively, can increase the reliability of
the installation, provide a longer component
life, decrease energy costs, and postpone high
expenses.
Case study
The kiln: three tyres, 68 m, 3.5 rpm, 3500 tpd.
Symptoms
ll Measured kiln axis deviation: +11 mm vertical, +5 mm upwards. Thrust pressure dropped to 80 Bar. Bearing
horizontal, on middle pier. temperatures dropped to regular levels.
ll Measured undertyre clearance: 12 mm on outlet pier ll Adjustment of the remaining rollers that were
(hot condition); ovality 35% over limit. skewed to pushing down and, simultaneously, of
ll Measured roller skewing: up to 5 mm, creating those that were pushing the kiln up, in order to
opposite thrust forces. reduce all skewing to minimal values. The hydraulic
system pressure stabilised at 40 – 60 Bar. Drive power
Immediate action on site consumption decreased by 6%.